Write Better

ID : 62664

Description: Our students taking this course will learn strategies for improving their informational writing as well as improving upon their creative work. The course provides instruction on writing accurate and clear business letters, memos, and reports. Topics will cover mechanics such as sentence structure, punctuation, and how to avoid wordiness in informational writing. Students will also learn how to enhance their creative writing by building character and plot, among many other things

Instructor Description: This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.

RequirementsInternet Access

Broadband or high-speed internet access is required. Broadband includes DSL, cable, and wireless connections.Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Moodle pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.Hardware

Windows hardware configurations and processors are acceptableMac computers MUST have Microsoft Window Operating Systems over Bootcamp (Bootcamp is a free download from Apple''s website)1 GB RAM minimum recommendedOperating SystemsWindows XP, Vista or 7 and Mac OS X 10 or higher with WindowsWeb BrowsersGoogle Chrome is highly recommendedInternet Explorer is not recommended as it may not display certain menus and linksCookies MUST be enabledPop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)Kindle Reader App is needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded onto your computer.)Adobe PDF ReaderMedia Plug-ins (These may be required depending on your course media.)Adobe Flash Player (Required for many of our career courses and ALL of our IT courses.)Adobe Acrobat Reader, Apple Quicktime, Windows Media Player, &/or Real PlayerPowerPoint Viewer (Use this if you don''t have PowerPoint)

This module focuses on writing mechanics. It addresses many common mistakes that writers make when writing for informational purposes.

Improve Sentence Structure by Keeping Sentences Short and VariedKeeping Sentences On PointHow to Use Clear Language That Readers Can UnderstandChoosing the Right WordsAvoid the Use of Long Dependent PhrasesWrite Better Module 2Writing Mechanics for Informational Purposes

Module two is a continuation of module one. Included is using active voice and eliminating wordiness while writing. Sometimes writers take too long to get their point across. This module will look at writing to avoid vague qualifiers and use of prepositions to get to the point.

This module will teach students how to improve upon their creative writing. Students will learn techniques for making their creative writing more interesting to the reader. There is an emphasis on storytelling devices.

This module is a continuation of module three. It addresses techniques that writers can use to improve their creative writing and storytelling. Students will learn how to be more descriptive in their writing by learning about useful storytelling devices. There is also a helpful style guide provided in the textbook that students can use as a reference when they encounter tricky style decisions such as when to use apostrophes and how to use commas correctly.